Ampanefena
Ampanefena | |
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  Ampanefena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°52′S 49°58′E / 13.867°S 49.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 209 |
Ampanefena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. In 2008 its population was estimated to 23.000.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Industry and services provide both employment for 0.5% of the population.[3]
Geography[edit]
The town is situated at the Route nationale 5a , halfway between Vohemar (72 km) and Sambava (74 km).
Known persons[edit]
- Paul Marius Fontaine, 1963, singer, (known as Fenoamby)[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ www.pseau.org
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- ^ Journal du Net
13°52′S 49°58′E / 13.867°S 49.967°E
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